Tortang talong is a Filipino type of omelette - it consists of grilled eggplants which are soaked in a beaten egg mixture and then fried. It is honestly one of the BEST ways to enjoy your eggplant! This is a simple yet delicious Filipino recipe that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner.
- 1 Eggplant
- 1 egg, Beaten
- 1 garlic clove; mashed & chopped finely
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Vegetable Oil
- Any herb of your choice (fresh or dried)
- Heat your oven to 200°C
- Poke the eggplant with a fork and roast it in the oven for 15 minutes (if you have a gas stove, you can roast it on the burners until the skin is black)
- Once the eggplant is roasted, transfer it in a bowl and cover it and cool down until you can handle it with your hands.
- Meanwhile, crack the egg in the bowl, add the salt, pepper, chopped garlic and herbs. Beat until combined
- Once the eggplant is cooled down, place in a bowl and put a plate over the top (this causes condensation, so makes it easier to peel).
- Peel the skin. Place on a plate and gently flatten the eggplant until it is flat enough and the thickness is even all over. (Leave the tops on!)
- Dip the flattened eggplant in the beaten egg mixture
- Heat the pan and and add your oil
- Fry the eggplant (that was dipped in the beaten mixture). Makes sure that both sides are cooked. Frying time will take you about 3 to 4 minutes per side on medium heat.
- Enjoy!
Mashing your eggplant
